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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Government of India conducted 20th Livestock Census in 2019 covering 184 breeds of total 16 animal species
‘National Livestock Mission’ implemented by Ministry of FAHD provides subsidy to entrepreneurs for the establishments of units producing total mixed ration, hay, silage and fodder blocks
Salient features of Rashtriya Gokul Mission  for the development and conservation of indigenous breeds, genetic upgradation of the bovine population and enhancement of milk production and productivity
The Government has conducted the 20th Livestock Census in 2019. It covers 184 breeds of total 16 animal species like Cattle, Buffalo, Mithun, Yak, Sheep, Goat, Pig, Horse, Pony, Mule, Donkey Camel, Dog, Rabbit and Elephant and poultry birds  possessed by the households, household enterprises/non household enterprises and institutions at their site. The Department is also initiating the next Livestock Census scheduled for Year 2024.
There are 38 indigenous breeds out of 184 breeds of different livestock and poultry species that are ‘at risk’. The risk status has been assessed based on population as mentioned in Breed wise Report of Livestock and Poultry  published by Dept. of Animal Husbandry & Dairying , MoFAHD, Govt. of India during 2022. Among these, germplasm of 19 indigenous breeds  have been cryopreserved at National Gene Bank at ICAR-NBAGR.
As Animal Husbandry being a State subject, different States has introduced their own programmes to make available the subsidized feed and fodder for Livestock. This Ministry is supplementing the efforts made by the State Governments aiming towards improving their productivity. Also, provisions are there under the centrally sponsored scheme, ‘National Livestock Mission’ implemented by this Ministry, for providing subsidy to entrepreneurs for the establishments of units producing total mixed ration, hay, silage and fodder blocks by which availability and affordability of animal feed is facilitated for the farmers. The subsidy will be 50% of the total project cost upto Rs.50 Lakhs in two equal installments.
The Government of India is implementing the Rashtriya Gokul Mission  for the development and conservation of indigenous breeds, genetic upgradation of the bovine population and enhancement of milk production and productivity of bovines since 2014. The salient features of the scheme are:
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- to enhance the productivity of bovines and increase milk production in a sustainable manner using advanced technologies
- to propagate the use of high genetic merit bulls for breeding purposes
- to enhance Artificial insemination coverage through strengthening the breeding network and delivery of Artificial insemination services at farmers doorstep
- to promote indigenous cattle & buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner.
This information was given by Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
‘Khadi India’ Pavilion – India International Trade Fair 2022
India’s multi-hued ethnicity, cultural diversity, colourful weaves and traditional crafts have come under one roof at the Khadi India pavilion at the India International Trade Fair 2022. The Khadi India pavilion, depicting the theme of “Vocal for Local, Local to Global”, was inaugurated by Union Minister of MSME Shri Narayan Rane- in august presence of Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma, Minister of State for MSME, Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman, KVIC, Shri B.B.Swain, Secretary MSME and other dignitaries.
The Khadi India pavilion has set-up more than 200 stalls for participation by Khadi artisans through Khadi Institutions, Units established under Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program  & units established under SFURTI Cluster from across the country, showcasing the finest handcrafted Khadi and Village Industry products. A selfie point with Mahatma Gandhi Ji and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi , is the centre of attraction at Khadi’s theme pavilion at Hall No. 3 of Pragati Maidan. The theme pavilion also depicts the core areas of Khadi, i.e. rural economy, technology, infrastructure, youth participation and global outreach, as five pillars of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”, the Vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Live demonstration of Charkha Spinning activity, making pottery items, Agarbatti making, Embroidery on Pashmina & Wool by J&K women artisans, etc. are being done at the Khadi India pavilion, to educate and motivate youths to take up self-employment activities and to become ‘Job provider, instead of Job seeker’. A special Facilitation Desk’ will also guide the budding entrepreneurs about setting up manufacturing / service units under Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program .
A range of premium Khadi fabric like; Muslin of West Bengal, Pashmina from Jammu & Kashmir, Patola silk of Gujarat, Banarasi Silk, Bhagalpuri Silk, Phulkari of Punjab, Kalamkari & Punduru Khadi products of Andhra Pradesh and several other varieties of cotton, silk and wool fabric are displayed at the Khadi India Pavilion. A wide range of village industry products produced in the rural atmosphere by the Khadi artisans are attracting the visitors.
Chairman KVIC, Shri Manoj Kumar said the products of “Naye Bharat Ki Nai Khadi“ displayed in the Khadi India Pavilion, are a symbol of India's progress towards "Swadeshi" and "Self-reliance" under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister. The sheer variety of Khadi and Village Industries products being displayed at the IITF, indicates the strengthening of India’s domestic manufacturing sector and the rural economy. Khadi, therefore, remains the time-tested tool of self-reliance and economic self-sustainability,” Shri Manoj Kumar said.
On this occasion, Chairman, KVIC also thanked all the Khadi Karyakartas graced the inauguration program of the 'Khadi India' pavilion.
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Ministry of Development of North-East Region
INSPECTION OF THE PROGRESS OF VARIOUS ONGOING PROJECTS/SCHEMES IN NORTH EASTERN REGION BY SENIOR OFFICIALS DESIGNATED BY MINISTRY OF DONER
In order to assess the implementation progress of various Government/MDoNER Schemes in NER, Ministry of Development of North Eastern States have designated Senior Officials from the Ministry as Chief Nodal Officer /Nodal Officer for every NE States. These CNO/NO have been asked to visit NE States on regular basis to inspect the progress of the Projects/Schemes and to interact with their counterparts from State Government problems being faced by them in implementation of the Projects/Schemes. This is more important with the fact that Government is taking special care of NE Region and every effort are being made to connect the region with the other part of the Country in a better way. This could be supported with the fact that major infrastructure proposals relating to connectivity-road, rail, air and waterways are underway in the region.
Shri Umesh Kumar, Director& Nodal Officer for the state of Sikkim, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region  during his 3 day visit to Sikkim, held a review meeting with District Collector West Sikkim, Shri Karma R. Bonpo. Officials from Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Department, Horticulture Department were also present. West District of Sikkim also listed as one of the Aspirational District of the country. During the deliberations held in the meeting, review of delayed projects,living standards of villagers under backward block and all round development of the West District were discussed. District Collector West was requested to submit the list of villages under West District which still required electricity, drinking water supply, broadband and road connectivity. The meeting was followed by inspection of the development works and interaction with Panchayat members/Self Help Groups /general public of Chongrang Block and visit to bee culture site at Chongrang.
At the outset, the following demands were submitted to the Ministry:
- Road Connectivity from Tashiding Bazar to GangyapHotspring.
- Demand of College/University at Tashiding Lasso.
- Sinek PHC upgradation to CHC.
- Connectivity Bridge to District headquarter from Pewthang along with Lodung River.
- Legship to Chongrang Road Carpeting.
- Construction of Community hall Tashiding with Indoor Facility.
- Car Parking at Tashiding Bazar.
- Construction of Bridge connectivity Lingding with Nerdhang.
Ministry of Railways
2500 Coaches converted as Isolation Coaches by Railways; Railways meet half initial target in a quick time
40000 isolation beds ready for contingency
Average 375 coaches converted daily
Work proceeding in a mission mode across India
In order to supplement the national efforts in combating COVID 19, Indian Railways has put all its might and resources behind national efforts. In a short span of time, it has achieved almost half the initial task of 5000 coaches by being able to convert 2500 coaches.
In times of Lockdown, when manpower resources are limited and have to be rationalised and rotated, different Zones of Railways have almost done an impossible task of so many conversions in such a small span of time. With the conversion of around 2500 coaches, 40000 isolation beds are now ready for contingency.
Once the prototype was approved and conversion action was started quickly by Zonal Railways. On an average, 375 coaches are being converted by Indian Railways in a day. The work is being carried out at 133 locations in the country.
These coaches are equipped as per medical advisories issued. Efforts are being done to ensure best possible stay and medical supervision as per the needs and norms.
It may be noted that these isolation coaches are being prepared only as a contingency and to supplement the efforts of the Ministry of Health in fighting the COVID 19.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers  – December, 2021
The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of December, 2021 is being released in this press release.
The All-India CPI-IW for December, 2021 decreased by 0.3 points and stood at 125.4 . On 1-month percentage change, it decreased by 0.24 per cent with respect to previous month compared to decrease of 0.92 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.
The maximum downward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 0.39 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Fish fresh, Poultry chicken, Sunflower oil, Banana, Cauliflower, Onion, Peas, Potato, Tomato, ESI contribution, Petrol etc. are responsible for the fall in index. However, this decrease was largely checked by Buffalo-Milk, Grapes, Pomegranate, Lady Finger, Fire wood, Medicine Allopathic, Auto rickshaw fare, Telephone Charges etc. putting upward pressure on the index.
At centre level, Udham Singh Nagar recorded a maximum decrease of 4.2 points. Among others, 5 centres observed a decrease between 3 to 3.9 points, 6 centres between 2 to 2.9 points, 19 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 27 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Virudhu Nagar recorded a maximum increase of 3.6 points. Among others, 5 centres observed an increase between 2 to 2.9 points, 9 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 12 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. Rest of 3 centres’ indices remained stationary.
Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 5.56 per cent compared to 4.84 per cent for the previous month and 3.67 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 5.93 per cent against 3.40 per cent of the previous month and 2.89 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.
Y-o-Y Inflation based on CPI-IW 
All-India Group-wise CPI-IW for November and December, 2021
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Sr. No.
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Groups
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November, 2021
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December, 2021
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I
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Food & Beverages
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127.8
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126.8
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II
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Pan, Supari, Tobacco & Intoxicants
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140.6
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140.8
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III
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Clothing & Footwear
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122.0
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122.0
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IV
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Housing
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116.8
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116.8
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V
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Fuel & Light
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157.3
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157.7
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VI
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Miscellaneous
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122.4
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122.5
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General Index
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125.7
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125.4
CPI-IW: Groups Indices
The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of January, 2022 will be released on Monday, 28th February, 2022. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Corruption Complaints Received by PMO
The number of corruption related complaints received in the Prime Minister’s Office  during the last one year for the period 01.03.2019 to 29.02.2020 is 12,458. Total disposal of Corruption related complaints during the said period is 12,066.
As per guidelines issued by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, the grievance is required to be disposed off with in a period of 2 months by the concerned Ministry/Department/Organization. Where redressal is likely to take longer time, an interim reply should be sent to the Citizen explaining the steps taken and assuring that further necessary action is being taken in the matter.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to questions in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Import and domestic production of APIs
The Indian Pharmaceutical industry is the 3rd largest in the world by volume. India is one of the major producers of Active Pharma Ingredients  or bulk drugs in the world. India exported Bulk Drugs/Drug Intermediates worth Rs. 33,320 crore in financial year 2021-22. However, the country also imports various Bulk Drugs/APIs for producing medicines from various countries and most of the imports of the Bulk Drugs/APIs being done in the country are because of economic considerations. India imported Rs. 35,249 crore worth APIs and Bulk drugs in 2021-22.
In order to make the country Atmanirbhar in APIs and drug intermediates, the Department of Pharmaceuticals is implementing the following three schemes by attracting large investments in the sector to ensure their sustainable domestic supply and thereby reduce India’s import dependence on other countries: -
- The Production Linked Incentive  Scheme for promotion of domestic manufacturing of critical Key Starting Materials / Drug Intermediates  and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients  in India, with a financial outlay of Rs. 6,940 crores and the tenure from FY 2020-2021 to FY 2029-30, provides for financial incentive for 41 identified products. A total of 51 applicants have been selected under the scheme.
- The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Pharmaceuticals, with a financial outlay Rs. 15,000 crores and the tenure from FY 2020- 2021 to FY 2028-29, provides for financial incentive to 55 selected applicants for manufacturing of identified products under three categories for a period of six years. The eligible drugs under this scheme include APIs.
- The Scheme for Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks, with a financial outlay of Rs. 3,000crores and the tenure from FY 2020-2021 to FY 2024-25, provides for financial assistance to three States for establishing Bulk Drug Parks.
This information was given by Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Bhagwanth Khuba in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM wishes President of Mexico speedy recovery
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has wished President of Mexico H.E. Andrés Manuel López Obrador a speedy recovery from COVID-19.
The Prime Minister tweeted his wishes in Spanish.
"Mis mejores deseos para el Presidente @lopezobrador_ por una pronta recuperación del Covid-19."
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Parsi Institutions in The Country
The Minister of Minority Affairs, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today informed that as per Census 2011, Parsis are numerically the smallest minority community among the six  centrally notified minority communities. The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions  has granted Minority Status Certificate to 14 institutions which have been established and are administered by Parsi Community itself.
Year-wise details of students belonging to Parsi community who applied for scholarships and the number of scholarships sanctioned during 2017-18 to 2021-22 is at Annexure.
Annexure
Parsi Institutions in the country.
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Name of Scheme
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No of received & verified applications

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No of scholarships sanctioned

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2017-18
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2018-19
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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2017-18
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2018-19
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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PRE MATRIC SCHOLARSHIPS
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1095
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1352
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1125
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602
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863
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953
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854
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902
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557
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795
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POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP
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192
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438
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182
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162
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176
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163
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151
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150
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137
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158
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MERIT-CUM-MEANS SCHOLARSHIP
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21
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74
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38
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5
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18
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12
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12
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16
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5
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17
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
APEDA in collaboration with HPMC exports five unique varieties of apples to Bahrain
Apples would be showcased as part commencement of India’s 75th independence day celebration
In continuance with its thrust on promoting agricultural and processed food products exports to newer destinations, APEDA collaboration with Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation Ltd  today exported first consignment consisting of five unique varieties of apples – Royal Delicious, Dark Baron Gala, Scarlet Spur, Red Velox & Golden Delicious to Bahrain.
The apples are sourced from the farmers of Himachal Pradesh and exported by APEDA registered DM Enterprises. The apples will be showcased at the apple promotion programme organized by leading retailer – Al Jajira group commencing from 15th August, 2021 which also commences 75th year of India’s independence celebration on theme – Bharat Ki Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
The apple promotion programme is also being organized for familiarising consumers in Bahrain about varieties of apples in India.
This comes at a time when India has been expanding its footprint of mango exports to the newer countries, notwithstanding logistical challenges posed by COVID19 pandemic.
In July, 2021, in a major initiative for boosting mango export potential from the eastern region especially to middle east countries, a consignment of Geographical Identification  certified Fazil mango variety sourced from Malda district of West Bengal was exported to Bahrain. The consignment of Fazil mango was exported by APEDA registered DM enterprises, Kolkata and imported by Al Jazira group, Bahrain.
APEDA has been initiating measures to boost fruits and vegetables exports from the non-traditional regions and states. It has been conducting virtual buyer-seller meets and festivals to promote mango exports.
Prior to the mango shipment to Bahrain, APEDA organized a mango promotion programme at Doha, Qatar where nine varieties of mangoes including GI certified from West Bengal & Uttar Pradesh were displayed at the stores of importer Family Food Centre.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda, on his birth anniversary.
“We offer salutations to the great Swami Vivekananda and remember his powerful thoughts and ideals that continue shaping the minds of generations", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Defence
MoD signs a contract of Rs. 2725 Cr with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd for Medium Refit with Life Certification of Submarine INS Shankush
Ministry of Defence has signed a contract on 30th June, 2023 for Medium Refit with Life Certification  of Sub-Surface Killer  Class of Submarine “INS Shankush” with M/S Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited , Mumbai at an overall cost of Rs. 2725 Cr.
Shankush is a SSK Class of Submarine to be re-fitted at MDL, Mumbai. Delivery of Submarine post MRLC will be in 2026. After completion of MRLC, INS Shankush will be combat ready and will join the active fleet of the Indian Navy with upgraded combat capability.
This project is an important step towards development of MDL as Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul  Hub for supporting the industrial ecosystem of India. The project would involve more than 30 MSMEs and would lead to employment generation of 1200 Mandays per day for the project duration.
The project will be a proud flag bearer of Atmanirbhar Bharat in consonance with the Make-in-India initiative of Government of India
Ministry of Railways
About 80% of reserved Railway tickets are being booked online
The digitalisation of railway services and database is an ongoing process. The Information Technology applications of Indian Railways caters to transportation services , fixed infrastructure , Rolling stock  & resource management .
The digital initiatives and on-ground services are seamlessly integrated through well documented instructions and manuals. Training of staff is also organised on need basis.
To create awareness for digital initiatives, regular campaigns are organised for rural and urban population through various media. Online ticketing through mobile and website is available globally. About 80% of reserved tickets are being booked online. Mobile Application on various platforms is also available for booking reserved and unreserved tickets as well as provision of other railway services.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.